How to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Southwest Florida

Parades, green beer, Irish dancers and much more

By Justin Paprocki

The Naples St. Patrick's Day Parade

Updated 3/15/18

St. Patrick’s Day is on a Saturday (March 17) this year. So, be ready for an above-average amount of revelry. Southwest Florida has plenty in store, whether you’re looking for a wild night out or a more subdued afternoon.

Lansdowne Street Pub: A block party with live music, bag pipers, Irish dancers, food and drink specials and more.Fitzgerald’s Pub: Irma shut down the restaurant—but that’s doesn’t mean the party has to stop. The parking lot will host Irish dancers, live music, and tons of corned beef and cabbage.Momentum Brewhouse: New beer releases, live music and food trucks. Oh, and wear your leprechaun hat to get a dollar off your beer.The Center Bar: Live music and drink specials. Then stroll around the Promenade at Bonita Bay.

Fort Myers

The Shell Factory: Get ready for a full afternoon of Irish music, dance, food—and even a costume contest.Millennial Brewing: Go green—in another sense of the word. The brewery is hosting a Vegan St. Patrick’s Day Party.St. Patrick’s Day Block Party: The annual River District party runs from noon to 10 p.m.Society: A late-night party featuring drink specials and live music at this new Fort Myers hot spot.Point Ybel Brewing Company: A St. Paddy’s party with Roots Almighty reggae band and new releases on tap. Patio de Leon: Half Step Down performs under, what should be, a clear sky.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Starting at 10 a.m., the parade will run along Estero Boulevard from Santini Marina Plaza North to Church of the Ascension.Matanzas on the Bay: Chef Dave Chetwin's famous corned beef and cabbage will be the centerpiece of an afternoon of entertainment and eating.

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